Hamilton Scrap Processors is in the process now of an expansion and improvement project of its site on Hensel Place to be complete by July, said owner Neil Cohen. Part of the project is a new entrance, which will have continuous video camera monitoring, be larger and have an interior drive-through for certain scrap metals such as copper that Cohen said allows more control of people coming in and out.
The project is modeled after an expansion of its related company in Middletown, Cohen Brothers Inc. Both business work closely with police to address the issue.
“We know that theft is an issue and we would like to contribute to being part of the solution,” Neil Cohen said.
The sheriff said he hopes a requirement can be added to current law for scrap sellers to be photographed at the time of sale. Currently, under the Ohio Revised Code, a scrap metal dealer must maintain a record book or electronic file in which they keep an accurate and complete record of all articles purchased or received during their daily business including name and residence of the person selling the items, a copy of their personal identification card, and the date and time of the sale or receipt, among other requirements.
According to sheriff’s office, Sen. Bill Seitz, R-Cincinnati, has indicated “his willingness to introduce the legislation.” Seitz couldn’t be reached Tuesday evening for comment.
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